Exodus 32:22 web — Aaron said, "Don't let the anger of my lord grow hot. You know the people, that they are set on evil.

World English Bible

"Aaron said, "Don't let the anger of my lord grow hot. You know the people, that they are set on evil."

— Exodus 32:22, World English Bible

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Exodus 32 — Context

19

It happened, as soon as he came near to the camp, that he saw the calf and the dancing: and Moses' anger grew hot, and he threw the tablets out of his hands, and broke them beneath the mountain.

20

He took the calf which they had made, and burnt it with fire, ground it to powder, and scattered it on the water, and made the children of Israel drink of it.

21

Moses said to Aaron, "What did these people do to you, that you have brought a great sin on them?"

22

Aaron said, "Don't let the anger of my lord grow hot. You know the people, that they are set on evil.

23

For they said to me, 'Make us gods, which shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we don't know what has become of him.'

24

I said to them, 'Whoever has any gold, let them take it off:' so they gave it to me; and I threw it into the fire, and out came this calf."

25

When Moses saw that the people had broken loose, (for Aaron had let them loose for a derision among their enemies),

Exodus 32:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 32:22 say?
Exodus 32:22 in the World English Bible reads: “Aaron said, "Don't let the anger of my lord grow hot. You know the people, that they are set on evil.”
Where is Exodus 32:22 in the Bible?
Exodus 32:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 32, verse 22.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 32:22.
What translation should I read Exodus 32:22 in?
Exodus 32:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 32:22?
Exodus 32:22 reads (WEB): “Aaron said, "Don't let the anger of my lord grow hot. You know the people, that they are set on evil.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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